Invoice to Pay - VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME

The Invoice to Pay - VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME role is responsible for driving the implementation VIM OpenText globally with the goal of realizing efficiencies, higher accuracy and enhanced controls. In this capacity, the VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME will lead fit-gap discussion and define gap solutions.

This role will represent the Global Process Owner and the Operations Leader on the global implementation of VIM OpenText and will act as a subject matter expert and will ensure that all key stakeholders & decision makers across Procurement, Finance, and Segments, as well as across upstream functions like Requisition to Receipt are appropriately engaged.  

Contract: Fixed tern contract for approx. 2 years allocated for the project.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of Invoice to Pay and process optimization experience
• Experience in a shared services environment
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to work with regional counterparts and global process leader to ensure process standardization across Mars
• Demonstrated project management acumen
• Ability to identify, solution and deploy transformation projects
• Understanding of regional level nuances
• Good exposure to Source to Pay technologies like Ariba
• Proficiency in English language
• Undergraduate degree in any discipline (preferably in Finance, logistics, supply chain)
• Lean six sigma certification will be preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support the global I2P strategy by driving the deployment of OpenText VIM globally, lead fit-gap discussions to Identify any local/regional requirements, define solutions to gaps and align with GPO and Ops Leader
• Influence regional leaders (e.g., CFOs, Procurement Leaders) to drive adoption and compliance to the change across Mars
• Support the GPO/RPOs in maintaining/updating the process and control standards (PACS) documentation for I2P; define and maintain control standards in region 
• Collaborate and provide inputs, and participate in related initiatives as it relates to the OpenText VIM roll-out globally
• Partner closely with Comms team to ensure stakeholders are kept informed on progress and upcoming changes related to the OpenText VIM Implementation

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.